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Member survey coming soon Oct 28, 2026

Our 2026 member survey is coming soon. It’s an opportunity to share your views and help us understand what matters most to members.

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Karen Breeck (centre), recipient of the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation, with Federal Retirees national director Sharon Squire (left) and Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight (right).

Karen Breeck receives Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation Oct 27, 2026

Karen Breeck (centre), recipient of the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation, with Federal Retirees national director Sharon Squire (left) and Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight (right). Federal Retirees is delighted to congratulate Major (Retired) Dr. Karen J. Breeck on receiving…

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Federal Retirees mourns lives lost in CFB Wainwright tragedy Oct 21, 2026

The National Association of Federal Retirees joins Canadians across the country in mourning the four Canadian Armed Forces members who lost their lives in the tragic fire at CFB Wainwright, Alberta, on Oct. 17. The National Association of Federal Retirees…

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A National Seniors Day message from Federal Retirees Oct 1, 2026

Federal Retirees’ CEO, Anthony Pizzino, looks at why retirement security matters for older Canadians, their communities and the country as a whole.

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From our CEO: Our priorities for the fall sitting Sept 30, 2026

Parliament’s back. Here’s what our CEO is watching for this fall.

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Drapeau hissé en reconnaissance de la Journée du chandail orange et de la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Sept. 30 Sept 29, 2026

Sept. 30 is a day to remember the children who never returned home from residential schools, honour survivors and make space for the voices of Indigenous Peoples.

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CPP Investments public meetings coming this fall Sept 25, 2026

CPP Investments’ public meetings give Canadians an opportunity to learn more about the CPP Fund and ask questions directly. (Photo: CPP Investments) CPP Investments is bringing its public meetings to communities across Canada this fall, and Federal Retirees members may…

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Older adults standing together and looking ahead.

A major step forward for the rights of older persons Aug 27, 2026

After years of making the case for a UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons, the work has moved to the negotiating table, where discussions are now focused on what the new treaty will contain.

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Federal Budget 2026: Investing in aging well Aug 14, 2026

Investing in retirement security and healthy aging is good for Canadians, for our communities and for the economy. With Canada’s over-65 population projected to reach 11 million within two decades, a plan to enable healthy, active and financially secure retirements…

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Representatives from Federal Retirees participate in a virtual meeting with New Brunswick government officials to discuss advocacy priorities.

At the table: Federal Retirees brings priorities to New Brunswick leadership July 22, 2026

Retirement income, healthy aging and access to care were at the centre of discussions with New Brunswick’s premier and cabinet ministers.

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Whooping cranes in flight.

Back from the brink June 19, 2026

National Public Service Week series: A team of inveterate public servants helped save the whooping crane, North America’s tallest bird, whose numbers had dwindled to 22 birds in the 1940s.

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